Rochester, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Rochester Police Department serves the city of Rochester, NY in Monroe County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 32,304 violent crimes and 38,525 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 237.0 per 100k residents, which is 123.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 368.4 per 100k, 125.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 19 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade ARobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 237.0 | F | 32304 | 106.2 | +123.1% |
| Property Crime | 368.4 | F | 38525 | 163.6 | +125.2% |
| Homicide | 1.4 | F | 277 | 0.5 | +170.3% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 398 | 3.5 | -59.3% |
| Robbery | 17.3 | F | 2122 | 5.8 | +196.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.1 | D | 5137 | 22.3 | +44.4% |
| Burglary | 42.2 | F | 5451 | 24.0 | +75.7% |
| Larceny | 195.7 | F | 23553 | 116.4 | +68.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 126.7 | F | 8854 | 22.2 | +471.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 19 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 5 |
| Anti-Transgender | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Town | 3 miles | B 74.8 | B 135.8 | Violent: 68.4% lower Property: 63.2% lower |
| Gates Town | 4 miles | C 100.4 | D 259.7 | Violent: 57.6% lower Property: 29.5% lower |
| Irondequoit Town | 4 miles | A 48.3 | C 165.0 | Violent: 79.6% lower Property: 55.2% lower |
| East Rochester Village | 7 miles | C 113.7 | A 48.7 | Violent: 52.0% lower Property: 86.8% lower |
| Greece Town | 8 miles | B 78.1 | C 191.1 | Violent: 67.0% lower Property: 48.1% lower |